CPSC, Wahl Clipper Corp. Announce Recall of Curling Irons
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-10-24). Hazards: electric shock. Models: 5266-500. About 6,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04015 |
| Published | 2003-10-24 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-06 |
| Product category | Curling/Hair Straightening Irons |
| Products | Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2-inch barrel curling irons |
| Firm named in the title | Wahl Clipper Corp. |
| Firms | Wahl Clipper Corp. of Sterling, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,000 |
| Model numbers | 5266-500 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Wahl Clipper Corp. sold the curling iron for about $20 to $22 in discount stores, drug stores, and online, from May 2003 until September 2003. |
Description
The recalled curling iron package reads "Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler with 1-1/2 inch barrel." Two model numbers are involved: 5266-500 (sold in a plastic package) and 5266-500B (sold in a box). The curling irons have a gold and silver handle with gold barrel and silver clamp. The words "Wahl" and "Duet" are on the handle of the curling iron.
Hazard
The electrical insulation in the curling irons may break down, resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these curling irons immediately and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or refund.
Incidents and injuries
Wahl Clipper Corp. has not received any reports of electric shock or injury related to this product or defect.
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